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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
In certain situations for example, stuck in
snow or mud, turning the traction control
off may be beneficial as this allows the
wheels to spin with full engine power.
Depending on the type of system you have
on your vehicle, you can either turn the
system off using the information display
or by pressing the button.
Switching the System Off Using
the Information Display Controls
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle comes with this feature
already enabled. If required, you can switch
this feature off using the information
display controls. See General
Information (page 77).
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
(If Equipped)
The button is located in the instrument
panel.
Press the button. You will see a message
in conjunction with an illuminated icon in
the display. Press the button again to
return the system to normal mode.
When you switch the traction control
system off, stability control remains fully
active. System Indicator Lights and
Messages WARNING
If a failure has been detected within
the AdvanceTrac system, the
stability control light will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the AdvanceTrac
system was not manually disabled through
the information display. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily, have
the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle
with AdvanceTrac disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
when a driving condition activates the
stability system. The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on
when you turn the traction control system
off.
When you turn the traction control system
off or on, a message appears in the
information display showing system status.
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Canadian roadside coverage and benefits
may differ from the U.S. coverage. If you
require more information, please refer to
the coverage section of your warranty
guide, call us in Canada at
1-800-665-2006, or visit our website at
www.ford.ca.
Sykes Assistance Services Corporation
administers the Roadside Assistance
program. You must receive covered
services in Canada or the continental
United States. Coverage extends to
vehicles that use public, non-seasonal,
annually traveled roadways. Roadside
Assistance coverage does not extend to
vehicles involved in cross-country driving,
logging, autocross and any other form of
off-road use. Well maintained roads and
surfaces help ensure safe travel for the
supplier, and allow their representatives
to perform service as per the standard
operating procedures.
In Remote Locations
If our supplier cannot take your vehicle by
road to the nearest authorized dealership,
transportation by rail or water may be
necessary. The program covers a tow to
the dock or rail terminal and also to the
dealership at the end of the trip.
For rail or water transportation, however,
contact your authorized dealer to confirm
if you are eligible for additional coverage
before you authorize or pay for the service.
Call the Ford Roadside Assistance at
1-800-665-2006 for additional
information.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
Note:
If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will lose charge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle. The hazard warning button is
located on the instrument panel.
Use it when your vehicle is
creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.
• Press the button to turn on the hazard
warning function, and the front and
rear direction indicators will flash.
• Press the button again to turn them
off.
FUEL SHUTOFF WARNING
Failure to inspect and, if necessary,
repair fuel leaks after a collision may
increase the risk of fire and serious
injury. Ford Motor Company recommends
that the fuel system be inspected by an
authorized dealer after any collision. In the event of a moderate to severe
collision, this vehicle is equipped with a
fuel pump shut-off feature that stops the
flow of fuel to the engine. Not every impact
will cause a shut-off.
Should your vehicle shut off after a
collision, you may restart your vehicle by
doing the following:
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Turn the ignition to crank.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4.
Turn the ignition on again to re-enable
the fuel pump.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE WARNINGS
The gases around the battery can
explode if exposed to flames, sparks
or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in personal injury or vehicle damage.
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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See Oil Change Indicator Reset
(page 182).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................95
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications.................237
Cargo Nets.......................................................134 Installing the Net................................................ 134
Removing the Net............................................... 135
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 202
Center Console..............................................107
Changing a Bulb...........................................189 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............192
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 192
Headlamp............................................................. 190
Interior Lamps...................................................... 193
License Plate Lamp........................................... 193
Rear Lamps........................................................... 192
Side Direction Indicator..................................... 191
Changing a Fuse
............................................176
Fuses........................................................................\
176
Changing a Road Wheel...........................230 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 231
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 234
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 232
Changing the 12V Battery..........................185
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................196 2.5L Engine............................................................ 197
EcoBoost Engines.............................................. 196
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................186
Changing the Front Wiper Blades................187
Rear Window Wiper Blades............................ 187
Checking MyKey System Status..............46
Checking the Wiper Blades......................186
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Safety
.......................................................13
General Information............................................. 13
Child Safety Locks
..........................................24
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 24
Right-Hand Side................................................... 24
Child Seat Positioning...................................22
Cigar Lighter
...................................................106
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................205
Cleaning Products.......................................202
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................206
Cleaning the Engine
....................................203 Cleaning the Exterior
..................................202
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts..................... 203
Exterior Chrome................................................. 202
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................202
Underbody........................................................... 203
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................204
Cleaning the Interior...................................204
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
...........................................................204
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................44
Climate Control
..............................................88
Principle of Operation........................................ 88
Clock....................................................................81 Type 1........................................................................\
. 81
Type 2........................................................................\
81
Cold Weather Precautions........................153
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 182
Cornering Lamps
............................................64
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........39
Creating a MyKey............................................43 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 44
Cruise Control..................................................56 Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 132
Cup Holders
....................................................107
Customer Assistance.................................160
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................63 Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps..............63
Digital Radio
...................................................251
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 252
Direction Indicators
.......................................65
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driving Aids
.....................................................133
Driving Hints....................................................152
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Rear View Camera.......................................130
Switching the Rear View Camera Off..........131
Switching the Rear View Camera On.........130
Using the Display................................................ 130
Vehicles With Parking Aid................................. 131
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 130
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........59 Rear Window Washer........................................ 60
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 59
Recommended Towing Weights............145 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight............................................................... 146
Reduced Engine Performance.................152
Refueling...........................................................114 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System.................115
Remote Control...............................................41 Car Finder................................................................ 42
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter...................... 41
Programming a New Remote Control...........41
Replacing the Battery......................................... 42
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function............................................................... 41
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............206
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................42
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................165
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................164
Roadside Assistance
...................................155
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 155
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 155
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 155
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 155
Roadside Emergencies...............................155
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
.................136
Maximum Load Weights.................................. 136Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................. 152
Running Out of Fuel......................................113 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 113
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................28
Safety Belt Minder
.........................................29
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 29
Safety Belts......................................................25 Principle of Operation......................................... 25
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................29
Conditions of operation..................................... 29
Safety Canopy ™
............................................38
Safety Precautions........................................112
Satellite Radio..............................................253
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 254
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............254
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 254
Troubleshooting................................................. 255
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........392
Scheduled Maintenance..........................384
Seats...................................................................96
Security..............................................................53
Settings.............................................................311 Clock........................................................................\
312
Display..................................................................... 312
Settings.................................................................. 314
Sound...................................................................... 313
Vehicle..................................................................... 313
Sitting in the Correct Position...................96
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 225
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................390
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 132
Stability Control............................................125 Principle of Operation....................................... 125
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 109
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Using Cruise Control....................................132
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 132
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 132
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................47
Using Snow Chains.....................................225
Using Stability Control................................126
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 126
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................285
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 291
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 286
Media Menu Features...................................... 290
Media Voice Commands................................ 288
System Settings................................................. 293
What's Playing?................................................. 287
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............263 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 270
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 274
Making a Call...................................................... 268
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 263
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................265
Phone Options during an Active Call.........269
Receiving Calls................................................... 269
System Settings................................................. 276
Text Messaging.................................................... 272
Using Traction Control
................................124
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................ 124
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.................... 124
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 124
Using Voice Recognition
...........................260
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 260
System Interaction and Feedback...............261
Using Winter Tires
.......................................225
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................162
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Vehicle Care...................................................202
Vehicle Certification Label.......................240 Vehicle Identification Number
................239
Vehicle Storage............................................206
Battery.................................................................... 207
Body....................................................................... 206
Brakes..................................................................... 207
Cooling system................................................... 207
Engine..................................................................... 207
Fuel system.......................................................... 207
General.................................................................. 206
Miscellaneous..................................................... 207
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 207
Tires........................................................................\
. 207
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 88
Vents See: Air Vents........................................................ 88
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............239
Voice Control
...................................................56
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................73 Airbag - Front......................................................... 73
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 73
Battery...................................................................... 73
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 73
Brake System......................................................... 73
Cruise Control........................................................ 74
Direction Indicator................................................ 74
Engine Oil................................................................. 74
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 74
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 74
High Beam............................................................... 74
Information............................................................. 74
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 74
Parking Lamps....................................................... 75
Service Engine Soon............................................ 75
Traction and Stability Control.......................... 75
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 75
Washer Fluid Check.....................................184
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 202
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 58
Waxing.............................................................203
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 230
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